Dr. Anna Karin Högfeldt

Instructor

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Biography

Anna-Karin Högfeldt works at the Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences as the head of unit at Learning in STEM. As a lecturer and educational developer, she conducts research studies on both local and international levels. Her primary aim is to support academics at KTH in enhancing educational levels to meet the evolving needs of education in society. In 2006, Högfeldt and colleagues developed a broad palette of pedagogical development support and academic development courses, fostering well-visited networks and collaborative arenas for KTH academics to engage in discussions across various academic and administrative perspectives. She received the KTH pedagogical reward in 2018. Högfeldt's research is practice-based, focusing on implementation development projects and the creation of collaborative educational spaces that are continuously evaluated for improvement. Her projects span local and international collaborations, including the Nordic Five Tech initiative and partnerships with Tanzanian universities to implement Challenge-driven education initiatives. Högfeldt has played a significant role in pilot projects that aim to transform education at various academic levels in cooperation with institutions such as the University of Dar es Salaam.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2006-08-01 — Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Head of unit at Learning in STEM, conducting research and teaching.

Courses

Gender Theory Gender Equality Technical Higher Education (LH225V) Reflective Teaching in Subject Perspective (LH222V) Supervision Assessment Degree Project Work in Cycle (LH219V) Supervision Assessment Degree Project Work in Cycle (LH219U) Teaching and Learning Challenge Driven Education Global Context (LH233U)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.